Multimillion-dollar precinct slated for Amaroo tipped to become Gungahlin hub

The developers of a multimillion-dollar mixed-used precinct slated for the centre of Amaroo envision the new space will become one of the region’s most sought-after hubs.

Empire Global has lodged plans for the $14.8 million Marquee Amaroo project, which will include about 70 residential apartments across three floors and more than 3000 square metres of commercial space.

The majority of residences will be one-bedroom apartments, alongside a mix of two and three-bedroom units.

Childcare, parkland and residential terrace housing are also slated for the precinct, according to the development application lodged with the ACT Planning and Land Authority.

The building has been designed to complement a Coles supermarket proposed for land directly opposite the site.

Construction manager Claudio Alarcon said the precinct would not only service Amaroo but surrounding suburbs, including new areas like Moncrieff and Jacka.

“I think it’s a hidden gem of Gungahlin, the Amaroo precinct – it’s connected to the major thoroughfare and most Gungahlin suburbs,” he said.

“This has a great prospect of becoming one of Gungahlin’s major hubs.”

Mr Alarcon said he expected construction to begin in an early autumn, subject to planning approvals, and the project to be completed in the first half of 2017.

He said the building would have a distinct design, with a mix of hospitality and other services to set up shop in the building’s ground-floor commercial space.

The design also includes three levels of basement car parking.

“The building has a fantastic outlook,” he said. “We’re doing a high-end precinct with nice glass balustrades and different materials throughout which will make the building a stand-out.

“We’re working very closely with the architects on this project to achieve something special.

“There will be great leasing opportunities for Canberra businesses to thrive in a new area.”